Skaven · 25 models · 2 kits
5× Stormcast Eternals Liberators · 20× Skaven Clanrats
Skaven Paint Scheme
A full Skaven paint scheme, generated and ready to test: the armour ramp from basecoat to edge highlight plus metals, skin, lenses and basing — every colour matched to real paints from Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter and 35+ more ranges, with live prices. Use it as a planner, tweak any colour, or take it into the full generator.
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Skaven boxes to start with
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Skaven · 35 models · 4 kits
1× Lord-Veritant · 1× Gryph-crow · 3× Prosecutors · 5× Liberators · 1× Grey Seer · 1× Warlock Engineer · 3× Rat Ogors · 20× Clanrats
20% off RRPSkaven · 25 models · 3 kits
1× Grey Seer · 3× Stormfiends · 1× Warp Lightning Cannon · 20× Clanrats
Skaven · 37 models · 5 kits
1× Lord-Vigilant on Gryph-stalker · 1× Lord-Veritant · 1× Gryph-crow · 3× Prosecutors · 5× Liberators · 1× Clawlord on Gnaw-beast · 1× Grey Seer · 1× Warlock Engineer · 3× Rat Ogors · 20× Clanrats
Skaven · 74 models · 9 kits
Skaven · 74 models · 9 kits
1× Lord-Vigilant on Gryph-stalker · 1× Lord-Veritant · 1× Gryph-crow · 1× Lord-Terminos · 1× Memorian (with the Lord-Terminos) · 1× Knight-Questor · 3× Reclusians · 2× Memorians (with the Reclusians) · 3× Prosecutors · 10× Liberators · 1× Clawlord on Gnaw-beast · 1× Grey Seer · 1× Warlock Engineer · 1× Ratling Warpblaster · 3× Warplock Jezzails · 40× Clanrats · 3× Rat Ogors
Paint sets that cover this scheme
All paint setsOne box of paints instead of 13 pots. Each card says how many of this scheme's colours it holds.
50 paints
Covers 9 of 13 colours in this scheme
8 paints
Covers 8 of 13 colours in this scheme
16 paints
Covers 6 of 13 colours in this scheme
16 paints
Covers 6 of 13 colours in this scheme
16 paints
Covers 6 of 13 colours in this scheme
10 paints
Covers 6 of 13 colours in this scheme
Or cover 100% of this scheme with 3 paint sets, A$430.98 together: Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic Mega Paint Set + Warpaints Fanatic Metallics Paint Set + Combat Se7ens: Black Relic Armour
How the scheme reads on a model
Armour — base to highlight
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- Base coatOlive BrownVallejo · Model Color 70.889View paint
- ShadeStrong ToneArmy Painter · Quickshade Washes SetView paint
- LayerMedium BrownVallejo · Model Color 70.826View paint
- HighlightMedium GreyVallejo · Mecha Color 69.038View paint
- Edge highlightUS Army Tank Crew HighlightsVallejo · Panzer AcesView paint
Additional details
- TrimNecron CompoundCitadel (Warhammer Paints) · Dry 99189952048View paint
- WeaponsJohn Blanche Masterclass: Heavy MetalArmy Painter · Warpaints FanaticView paint
- LeatherBeasty BrownVallejo · Game Color 72.043View paint
- SkinUngor FleshCitadel (Warhammer Paints) · Layer 99189951337View paint
- LensesChronus BlueCitadel (Warhammer Paints) · DryView paint
- BasingEnglish UniformVallejo · Model Color 70.921View paint
- Rusty bladesJohn Blanche Masterclass: Sunburst OchreArmy Painter · Warpaints FanaticView paint
- Warpstone glowRainforestArmy Painter · Warpaints Fanatic WP3057PView paint
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Base coat
Lay the foundation colour down over primer, slightly darker than the final tone.
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Shade
Wash the recesses to add depth and separate the details.
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Strong Tone
Army Painter · Quickshade Washes Set
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Black Legion
Citadel (Warhammer Paints) · Contrast 99189960237
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Layer
Rebuild the main colour on the raised areas, leaving the shade in the cracks.
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Highlight
Pick out the upper edges and surfaces that catch the light.
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Baneblade Brown
Citadel (Warhammer Paints) · Layer 99189951346
fromA$5.45· compare 3 shops· priced 5 Jul
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Edge highlight
Sharpen only the sharpest edges for a crisp, finished look.
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Baneblade Brown
Citadel (Warhammer Paints) · Layer 99189951346
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Details & accent colours
Change scheme ↑Everything else on the model - metals, skin, leather, lenses, basing and this faction's signature accents.
Metal — trim
Trim and bare plate. Basecoat steel, wash dark, then edge bright silver.
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Necron Compound
Citadel (Warhammer Paints) · Dry 99189952048
fromA$5.50· compare 4 shops· priced 5 Jul
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Shining Silver
Army Painter · Warpaints
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Metal — weapons
Bolters, blades and casings. Dark gunmetal, washed black, edged with bright steel.
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Leather & pouches
Straps, holsters and bare wood. Mid brown, shaded, then drybrushed a lighter tan.
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Skin & flesh
Faces and hands. Basecoat, a flesh wash into the recesses, then build the highlights back up.
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Eyes & lenses
Lenses, eyes and energy. A bright spot colour that pops against the armour - dot it on and add a white glint.
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Basing — earth
Groundwork. Earth basecoat, drybrushed bone, finished with your choice of grass, sand or snow.
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XV-88
Citadel (Warhammer Paints) · Base 99189950285
Rusty blades
Crude weapons - rust and grime dragged over dark metal.
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Warpstone glow
Green warpstone on weapons, vials and eyes.
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13 paints in this scheme
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13 paintspostage per seller
- not stocked: US Army Tank Crew Highlights, John Blanche Masterclass: Heavy Metal, John Blanche Masterclass: Sunburst Ochre
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- not stocked: Olive Brown, Strong Tone, Medium Brown, Medium Grey, US Army Tank Crew Highlights, John Blanche Masterclass: Heavy Metal, Chronus Blue, English Uniform, John Blanche Masterclass: Sunburst Ochre
- not stocked: Olive Brown, Strong Tone, Medium Brown, Medium Grey, US Army Tank Crew Highlights, John Blanche Masterclass: Heavy Metal, Beasty Brown, Chronus Blue, English Uniform, John Blanche Masterclass: Sunburst Ochre, Rainforest
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Strong Tone
Army Painter · Quickshade Washes Set
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Necron Compound
Citadel (Warhammer Paints) · Dry 99189952048
fromA$5.50· compare 4 shops· priced 5 Jul
Every Skaven kit and box, priced
Prices compared across the shops that stock them — boxes ranked by cost per model.
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